Ferrous Gluconate (E579)

Hazard level: No known concerns

What is Ferrous Gluconate (E579)?

Iron-fortification additive, chemically distinct from ferrous sulphate.

Is Ferrous Gluconate (E579) safe?

Ferrous Gluconate (E579) has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 8 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Ferrous Gluconate (E579) is also known as e579, феро глюконат, железен глюконат, ferrous gluconate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

ferrous gluconate железен глюконат феро глюконат e579

Where Ferrous Gluconate (E579) is typically found

Plant Based Foods And Beverages Plant Based Foods Pickles Olive Tree Products Plant Based Pickles

Related additives

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Products containing Ferrous Gluconate (E579)

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